EP0342076A1 - Conveyor system for a modular construction - Google Patents

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EP0342076A1
EP0342076A1 EP89401100A EP89401100A EP0342076A1 EP 0342076 A1 EP0342076 A1 EP 0342076A1 EP 89401100 A EP89401100 A EP 89401100A EP 89401100 A EP89401100 A EP 89401100A EP 0342076 A1 EP0342076 A1 EP 0342076A1
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  • the invention relates to a transport system for a modular construction of the kind which is often used when it comes to having premises which are placed on the ground, without the intervention of foundations, and which are provisionally connected. water, electricity, and the like.
  • modules can be used for housing, but they can also be, in particular, garden sheds, seasonal rural lodgings, or seasonal sanitary rooms.
  • modules are generally provided at their top with one or more hooks which make it possible to place them at the desired location and remove them by hanging them on a lifting device such as a crane mounted on a vehicle. The same is done when it is necessary to lift such modules, for example to correct an inclination by means of shims.
  • This approach requires the use of companies with truck cranes, which is expensive and inconvenient and limits the possibilities of using these construction elements.
  • the purpose of the present invention is to provide a construction module which can be easily transported, moved and / or put in place, without the need to use specialized lifting equipment.
  • this object and others which will appear subsequently, are achieved by means of a transport system for a modular construction which is characterized in that the underside of the floor of the modular construction is provided with a plurality of elastic pads which can be inflated by connection with a source of pressurized fluid to raise the floor from the ground; and by the fact that for the transport of the module in question, it includes a trailer fitted with wheels the height of which is such that it can be inserted under the module floor when the latter's pads are inflated.
  • the lower face of the floor of the module according to the invention, as well as the upper face of the trailer specified above comprise reciprocal guide means which, on the one hand, facilitate the introduction of the trailer under the module floor and, on the other hand, serve to secure them in the transverse direction, which avoids any risk of lateral sliding.
  • these reciprocal guiding means consist of at least one slide or a hollow groove which is formed in the underside of the floor of the module and which cooperates with a spar of its transport trailer, which makes it possible to produce these means. guide in a simple and inexpensive manner.
  • this trailer can be formed of two of these beams connected by crosspieces and mounted on wheels, the module floor then comprising two slides of corresponding shape, which leads to a device remarkably rustic, but nevertheless reliable, and at low cost.
  • the source of pressurized gas which makes it possible to inflate the pads of the module according to the invention is a cylinder of compressed gas of conventional type secured to the trailer specified above, which constitutes an economical and convenient solution, taking into account the supply facilities.
  • the floor of the module according to the invention has a generally rectangular shape and comprises four inflatable studs arranged substantially at its four corners, this perfectly symmetrical conformation being adaptable to a large majority of modular constructions of all kinds.
  • the floor of the trailer advantageously comprises in its upper part removable slabs for supplying and / or discharging fluids and utilities, as well as connecting cavities for the passage of cables or pipes.
  • This figure shows only one half of the module in question which is designated as a whole by the reference 1 and which is symmetrical with respect to a vertical median plane whose trace on the plane of the drawing is line XX. In other words, you get a full section view of the device by completing this representation by symmetry with respect to this line XX.
  • the module 1 comprises a floor 2 whose plan shape is generally rectangular and which comprises at each of the four corners of its lower face an inflatable pad 3 intended in particular to facilitate its transport.
  • these studs 3 are flexible jacks constituted by an outer sealing wall in rubber reinforced with a nylon® reinforcement. They have the general shape of a cylinder and are held in places by one or more metal rings.
  • the studs 3 are each provided with a nozzle, not shown, similar to the valve of a vehicle tire, and which can be connected by a network of flexible pipes embedded in the floor 2 to a tank of pressurized gas which can be any just a bottle of compressed gas or that can be powered by a compressor.
  • the base of the floor 2 advantageously has slides 9 whose shape corresponds hollow to that of the side members 7 of the trailer 5, which provides a guide and a transverse holding means for the trailer 5 relative to the floor 2.
  • the latter comprises slides 9 both in its longitudinal direction and in its transverse direction, which makes it possible to present the trailer 5 on any one of its four sides, and the introduction maneuver can be facilitated by a widening or a ramp at the end of the slides 9.
  • the studs 3 retract and take the position which is indicated in broken lines in this same figure, and in which their base is located above the ground. This retraction can be done by means of a three-way valve with manual control interposed between the stud and the reservoir of pressurized fluid which supplies it. By escaping the gas from the tank, there is a well-known venturi effect which causes a depression in the stud, and therefore its retraction. It would also be possible to mount return springs between the bearing plate on the ground of the pad 3 and the floor 2.
  • the assembly When the assembly has arrived at its destination, it is sufficient to repeat the same lifting operation of the floor 2 by swelling the pads 3 in order to be able to deposit the module 1 at the chosen location which then rests on the pads 3 and release below the floor 2 the trailer 5 which becomes available for other transport.
  • the deflation studs 3 finally allows the floor 2 to rest on the ground 4 with the interposition of wedges or other appropriate members, such as conventional screw cries, but it is also possible not to deflate the studs 3, in which case the module relies on these.
  • pads 3 have just been described with a view to their use for transporting the module 1, but, of course, they could also be used for other purposes, and, in in particular, to deploy setting shouts in the event that the module is parked for a long period of time.
  • floor 2 may comprise in its upper part removable tiles allowing the arrival or the evacuation of any fluid or utility necessary for the use of the module by means of pipes or flexible cables.
  • this floor 2 may include connection cavities allowing the passage of these cables or pipes to the outside, or to a neighboring module, or to the source of utilities, such as electricity or the phone, or to the receptacle for wastewater.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a conveyor system for a modular construction. In essence, this system is characterised in that the lower face of the floor (2) of the said modular construction (1) is equipped with a plurality of elastic studs (3) which can be inflated by being brought into association with a source of pressurised fluid in order to lift the said floor (2) from the ground (4); and in that, with a view to conveying the said modular construction (1), it comprises a towed vehicle (5) fitted with wheels (6) whose height is such that it can be inserted under the said floor (2) when the said studs (3) are inflated. Application to the movement of modular constructions for seasonal use. <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne un système de transport pour une construction modulaire du genre de celles qui sont souvent utilisées lorsqu'il s'agit de pouvoir disposer de locaux qui sont posés sur le sol, sans l'intervention de fondations, et qui sont raccordés provisoirement à des arrivées d'eau, d'électricité, et similaires. De tels modu­les peuvent servir à l'habitation, mais il peut aussi s'agir, en particulier, d'abris de jardin, de gîtes ruraux saisonniers, ou de locaux sanitaires saisonniers.The invention relates to a transport system for a modular construction of the kind which is often used when it comes to having premises which are placed on the ground, without the intervention of foundations, and which are provisionally connected. water, electricity, and the like. Such modules can be used for housing, but they can also be, in particular, garden sheds, seasonal rural lodgings, or seasonal sanitary rooms.

Ces constructions modulaires ou "modules" sont généralement munies à leur sommet d'un ou plusiers crochets qui permettant de les poser à l'endroit voulu et de les enlever en les accrochant à un appareil de levage comme une grue montée sur un véhicule. On procède de même lorsque l'on a besoin de soulever de tels modules, par exemple pour rectifier une inclinaison au moyen de cales. Cette façon de faire oblige à faire appel à des entreprises disposant de camions-grues, ce qui est coûteux et peu commode et limite les possibilités d'utilisation de ces éléments de cons­truction.These modular constructions or "modules" are generally provided at their top with one or more hooks which make it possible to place them at the desired location and remove them by hanging them on a lifting device such as a crane mounted on a vehicle. The same is done when it is necessary to lift such modules, for example to correct an inclination by means of shims. This approach requires the use of companies with truck cranes, which is expensive and inconvenient and limits the possibilities of using these construction elements.

Aussi, le but de la présente invention est-il de proposer un module de construction qui puisse être facile­ment transporté, déplacé et/ou mis en place, sans qu'il soit nécessaire de faire appel à des engins de levage spéciali­sés.Also, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a construction module which can be easily transported, moved and / or put in place, without the need to use specialized lifting equipment.

Selon l'invention, ce but, et d'autres qui appa­raîtront par la suite, sont atteints grâce à un système de transport pour une construction modulaire qui est caractéri­sé par le fait que la face inférieure du plancher de la construction modulaire est munie d'une pluralité de plots élastiques qui peuvent être gonflés par mise en relation avec une source de fluide sous pression pour soulever le plancher du sol ; et par le fait qu'en vue du transport du module en question, il comprend une remorque munie de roues dont la hauteur est telle qu'elle puisse être insérée sous le plancher du module lorsque les plots de ce dernier sont gonflés.According to the invention, this object, and others which will appear subsequently, are achieved by means of a transport system for a modular construction which is characterized in that the underside of the floor of the modular construction is provided with a plurality of elastic pads which can be inflated by connection with a source of pressurized fluid to raise the floor from the ground; and by the fact that for the transport of the module in question, it includes a trailer fitted with wheels the height of which is such that it can be inserted under the module floor when the latter's pads are inflated.

On comprend que la première de ces dispositions permet de soulever aisément et à moindres frais le module en question, et de le mettre à niveau horizontal quelle que soit la déclivité du sol, à condition toutefois qu'elle soit inférieure à 15°, sans qu'il soit nécessaire de faire appel à des cales.It is understood that the first of these provisions makes it possible to easily and inexpensively lift the module in question, and to level it horizontally whatever the slope of the ground, provided however that it is less than 15 °, without 'it is necessary to use shims.

D'autre part, pour déplacer le module, et grâce à la seconde disposition spécifiée ci-avant, il suffit de gonfler ses plots, ce qui élève son plancher au-dessus du niveau supérieur de la remorque, de pousser cette dernière sous son plancher et de dégonfler ses plots pour qu'il repose sur la remorque. On peut alors accrocher celle-ci à un véhicule quelconque muni d'un crochet de traction et déplacer à volonté l'ensemble formé par le module et sa remorque porteuse, les plots étant rétractés de la manière qui sera décrite plus loin pour ne pas gêner le transport.On the other hand, to move the module, and thanks to the second arrangement specified above, it is enough to inflate its studs, which raises its floor above the upper level of the trailer, to push the latter under its floor and deflate its studs so that it rests on the trailer. We can then hang it on any vehicle with a traction hook and move at will the assembly formed by the module and its carrying trailer, the studs being retracted in the manner which will be described later so as not to interfere transportation.

D'autre part, il est avantageux que la face infé­rieure du plancher du module selon l'invention, ainsi que la face supérieure de la remorque spécifiée ci-avant comportent des moyens de guidage réciproque qui, d'une part, facilitent l'introduction de la remorque sous le plancher du module et, d'autre part, servent à les solidariser dans le sens trans­versal, ce qui évite tout risque de glissement latéral.On the other hand, it is advantageous that the lower face of the floor of the module according to the invention, as well as the upper face of the trailer specified above comprise reciprocal guide means which, on the one hand, facilitate the introduction of the trailer under the module floor and, on the other hand, serve to secure them in the transverse direction, which avoids any risk of lateral sliding.

De préférence, ces moyens de guidage réciproque sont constitués par au moins une glissière ou une rainure en creux qui est ménagée dans la face inférieure du plancher du module et qui coopère avec un longeron de sa remorque de transport, ce qui permet de réaliser ces moyens de guidage de manière simple et peu coûteuse.Preferably, these reciprocal guiding means consist of at least one slide or a hollow groove which is formed in the underside of the floor of the module and which cooperates with a spar of its transport trailer, which makes it possible to produce these means. guide in a simple and inexpensive manner.

En fait, cette remorque peut être formée de deux de ces longerons reliés par des traverses et montés sur des roues, le plancher du module comportant alors deux glissiè­res de forme correspondante, ce qui conduit à un dispositif remarquablement rustique, mais néanmois fiable, et dont le coût est faible.In fact, this trailer can be formed of two of these beams connected by crosspieces and mounted on wheels, the module floor then comprising two slides of corresponding shape, which leads to a device remarkably rustic, but nevertheless reliable, and at low cost.

Avantageusement, la source de gaz sous pression qui permet de gonfler les plots du module selon l'invention est une bouteille de gaz comprimé de type classique solidaire de la remorque spécifiée ci-avant, ce qui constitue une solu­tion économique et commode, compte tenu des facilités d'approvisionnement.Advantageously, the source of pressurized gas which makes it possible to inflate the pads of the module according to the invention is a cylinder of compressed gas of conventional type secured to the trailer specified above, which constitutes an economical and convenient solution, taking into account the supply facilities.

On peut toutefois utiliser également un compresseur solidaire de la remorque et associé à un réservoir d'air comprimé, ce qui permet une plus grande autonomie, par exemple dans le cas d'une utilisation intensive de la remorque.However, it is also possible to use a compressor integral with the trailer and associated with a compressed air tank, which allows greater autonomy, for example in the case of intensive use of the trailer.

D'autre part, selon une forme de réalisation avanta­geuse, le plancher du module selon l'invention présente une forme générale rectangulaire et comporte quatre plots gonflables disposés sensiblement à ses quatre coins, cette conformation parfaitement symétrique étant adaptable à une grande majorité de constructions modulaires de tous genres.On the other hand, according to an advantageous embodiment, the floor of the module according to the invention has a generally rectangular shape and comprises four inflatable studs arranged substantially at its four corners, this perfectly symmetrical conformation being adaptable to a large majority of modular constructions of all kinds.

En ce qui concerne enfin le plancher de la remorque, il comporte avantageusement dans sa partie supérieure des dalles amovibles d'alimentation et/ou d'évacuation des fluides et utilités, ainsi que des cavités de liaison pour le passage de câbles ou de tuyaux.Finally, as regards the floor of the trailer, it advantageously comprises in its upper part removable slabs for supplying and / or discharging fluids and utilities, as well as connecting cavities for the passage of cables or pipes.

La description qui va suivre, et qui ne présente aucun caractère limitatif, permettra de bien comprendre comment la présente invention peut être mise en pratique. Elle doit être lue en regard du dessin annexé, dont la figure unique représente une vue en coupe verticale partiel­le du module de construction selon l'invention.The description which follows, and which has no limiting character, will make it possible to understand clearly how the present invention can be put into practice. It should be read with reference to the appended drawing, the single figure of which represents a partial vertical section view of the construction module according to the invention.

Cette figure montre seulement une moitié du module en question qui est désigné dans son ensemble par le repère 1 et qui est symétrique par rapport à un plan vertical médian dont la trace sur le plan du dessin est la ligne X-X. En d'autres termes, on obtient une vue en coupe complète du dispositif en complétant cette représentation par symétrie par rapport à cette ligne X-X.This figure shows only one half of the module in question which is designated as a whole by the reference 1 and which is symmetrical with respect to a vertical median plane whose trace on the plane of the drawing is line XX. In other words, you get a full section view of the device by completing this representation by symmetry with respect to this line XX.

Le module 1 comporte un plancher 2 dont la forme en plan est généralement rectangulaire et qui comporte à chacun des quatre coins de sa face inférieure un plot gonflable 3 destiné en particulier à faciliter son transport.The module 1 comprises a floor 2 whose plan shape is generally rectangular and which comprises at each of the four corners of its lower face an inflatable pad 3 intended in particular to facilitate its transport.

Plus précisément, ces plots 3 sont des vérins souples constitués par une paroi extérieure d'étanchéité en gomme renforcée d'une armature en nylon®. Ils présentent la forme générale d'un cylindre et ils sont maintenus par endroits par un ou plusieurs anneaux métalliques.More precisely, these studs 3 are flexible jacks constituted by an outer sealing wall in rubber reinforced with a nylon® reinforcement. They have the general shape of a cylinder and are held in places by one or more metal rings.

Les plots 3 sont munis chacun d'un embout non repré­senté, analogue à la valve d'un pneu de véhicule, et pouvant être raccordé par un réseau de tuyaux souples noyés dans le plancher 2 à un réservoir de gaz sous pression qui peut être tout simplement une bouteille de gaz comprimé ou qui peut être alimenté par un compresseur.The studs 3 are each provided with a nozzle, not shown, similar to the valve of a vehicle tire, and which can be connected by a network of flexible pipes embedded in the floor 2 to a tank of pressurized gas which can be any just a bottle of compressed gas or that can be powered by a compressor.

Lorsque ce raccordement est effectué, il suffit d'ouvrir le robinet de ce réservoir de gaz pour que le gonflage du plot 3 ait lieu à l'encontre de la valve de son embout et soulève le plancher 2 du sol 4. On arrête cette opération en fermant le robinet lorsque le haut du plot 3, et donc le bas du plancher 2, ont atteint une position légèrement supérieure à celle représentée sur la figure, cependant que la valve de l'embout empêche l'air ou le gaz de sortir du plot 3 et bloque donc le système en position. Le gonflage des quatre plots 3 aux quatre coins du module 1 a lieu simultanément ou successivement, et il est conduit de telle manière que, dans sa position finale, le plancher 2 soit sensiblement parallèle au sol 4.When this connection is made, it suffices to open the valve of this gas tank so that the inflation of the stud 3 takes place against the valve of its nozzle and lifts the floor 2 from the ground 4. This operation is stopped by closing the tap when the top of the stud 3, and therefore the bottom of the floor 2, have reached a position slightly higher than that shown in the figure, while the nozzle valve prevents air or gas from leaving the pad 3 and therefore blocks the system in position. The inflation of the four studs 3 at the four corners of the module 1 takes place simultaneously or successively, and it is carried out in such a way that, in its final position, the floor 2 is substantially parallel to the ground 4.

On amène alors sous ce plancher 2 une remorque 5 montée sur des roues 6 et constituée par des longerons 7 reliés par des traverses 8, la hauteur à laquelle le plancher 2 a été amenée étant bien entendu telle que cette opération puisse être réalisée sans difficultés.We then bring under this floor 2 a trailer 5 mounted on wheels 6 and constituted by longitudinal members 7 connected by crosspieces 8, the height to which the floor 2 has been brought being of course such that this operation can be carried out without difficulty.

En outre, la base du plancher 2 présente avantageusement des glissères 9 dont la forme correspond en creux à celle des longerons 7 de la remorque 5, ce qui fournit un guidage et un moyen de maintien transversal pour la remorque 5 par rapport au plancher 2. De préférence, ce dernier comporte des glissières 9 aussi bien dans son sens longitudinal que dans son sens transversal, ce qui permet de présenter la remorque 5 sur l'un quelconque de ses quatre côtés, et la manoeuvre d'introduction peut être facilitée par un élargissement ou une rampe ménagée à l'extrémité des glissières 9.In addition, the base of the floor 2 advantageously has slides 9 whose shape corresponds hollow to that of the side members 7 of the trailer 5, which provides a guide and a transverse holding means for the trailer 5 relative to the floor 2. Preferably, the latter comprises slides 9 both in its longitudinal direction and in its transverse direction, which makes it possible to present the trailer 5 on any one of its four sides, and the introduction maneuver can be facilitated by a widening or a ramp at the end of the slides 9.

Lorsque l'on dégonfle les plots 3 en agissant sur les valves de leurs embouts, le plancher 2 et le module 1 viennent reposer sur la remorque 5, dans la position repré­sentée sur la figure.When the pads 3 are deflated by acting on the valves of their end pieces, the floor 2 and the module 1 come to rest on the trailer 5, in the position shown in the figure.

Les plots 3 se rétractent et prennent la position qui est indiquée en traits interrompus sur cette même figure, et dans laquelle leur base est située au-dessus du sol. Cette rétractation peut se faire au moyen d'une vanne à trois voies à commande manuelle interposée entre le plot et le réservoir de fluide sous pression qui l'alimente. Par échappement du gaz du réservoir, il se produit un effet de venturi bien connu qui provoque une dépression dans le plot, et donc sa rétractation. Il serait également possible de monter des ressorts de rappel entre la plaque de portée au sol du plot 3 et le plancher 2.The studs 3 retract and take the position which is indicated in broken lines in this same figure, and in which their base is located above the ground. This retraction can be done by means of a three-way valve with manual control interposed between the stud and the reservoir of pressurized fluid which supplies it. By escaping the gas from the tank, there is a well-known venturi effect which causes a depression in the stud, and therefore its retraction. It would also be possible to mount return springs between the bearing plate on the ground of the pad 3 and the floor 2.

On peut alors déplacer la remorque 5 avec le module 1 qu'elle supporte, par exemple en l'accrochant à un véhicu­le quelconque équipé d'un crochet de traction, sans que les plots 3 gênent le transport en quoi que ce soit.We can then move the trailer 5 with the module 1 that it supports, for example by hooking it to any vehicle equipped with a traction hook, without the studs 3 hampering transport in anything.

Lorsque l'ensemble est arrivé à destination, il suffit de répéter la même opération de soulèvement du plancher 2 par gonflement des plots 3 pour pouvoir déposer à l'endroit choisi le module 1 qui repose alors sur les plots 3 et dégager d'en-dessous le plancher 2 la remorque 5 qui devient disponible pour d'autres transports. Le dégonflage des plots 3 permet enfin au plancher 2 de reposer sur le sol 4 avec interposition de cales ou d'autres organes appro­priés, tels que des cris à vis classiques, mais il est également possible de ne pas dégonfler les plots 3, auquel cas le module repose sur ces derniers.When the assembly has arrived at its destination, it is sufficient to repeat the same lifting operation of the floor 2 by swelling the pads 3 in order to be able to deposit the module 1 at the chosen location which then rests on the pads 3 and release below the floor 2 the trailer 5 which becomes available for other transport. The deflation studs 3 finally allows the floor 2 to rest on the ground 4 with the interposition of wedges or other appropriate members, such as conventional screw cries, but it is also possible not to deflate the studs 3, in which case the module relies on these.

Il faut d'ailleurs noter ici à ce sujet que les plots 3 viennent d'être décrits en vue de leur utilisation pour le transport du module 1, mais, bien entendu, on pour­rait également les employer à d'autres fins, et, en particu­lier, pour déployer des cris de calage dans le cas où le stationnement du module serait prévu pour une longue durée. Dans cette hypothèse, on commencerait par mettre le module à niveau par ses plots gonflables 3, on le mettrait ensuite à niveau au moyen des crics, et on enlèverait enfin les plots 3 ou on les rétracterait. Pour l'enlèvement du module, les mêmes opérations se feraient en sens inverse.It should also be noted here on this subject that the pads 3 have just been described with a view to their use for transporting the module 1, but, of course, they could also be used for other purposes, and, in in particular, to deploy setting shouts in the event that the module is parked for a long period of time. In this hypothesis, we would start by leveling the module with its inflatable studs 3, we would then level it by means of the jacks, and we would finally remove the studs 3 or we would retract them. For the removal of the module, the same operations would be done in reverse.

En ce qui concerne enfin le plancher 2, il faut noter enfin qu'il peut comporter dans sa partie supérieure des dalles amovibles permettant l'arrivée ou l'évacuation de tout fluide ou utilité nécessaire à l'utilisation du module au moyen de tuyaux ou de câbles souples.Finally, with regard to the floor 2, it should finally be noted that it may comprise in its upper part removable tiles allowing the arrival or the evacuation of any fluid or utility necessary for the use of the module by means of pipes or flexible cables.

En ce qui concerne la conception de sa forme, ce plancher 2 peut comporter des cavités de liaison permettant le passage de ces câbles ou tuyaux vers l'extérieur, ou vers un module voisin, ou vers la source des utilités, comme l'électricité ou le téléphone, ou encore vers le réceptacle destiné aux eaux usées.Regarding the design of its shape, this floor 2 may include connection cavities allowing the passage of these cables or pipes to the outside, or to a neighboring module, or to the source of utilities, such as electricity or the phone, or to the receptacle for wastewater.

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1. Système de transport pour une construction modulai­re, caractérisé par la combinaison d'une pluralité de plots élastiques connus en eux-mêmes (3) qui sont fixés sur la face inférieure du plancher (2) de ladite construction modu­laire (1) et qui peuvent être gonflés par mise en relation avec une source de fluide sous pression pour soulever du sol (4) ledit plancher (2), et d'une remorque (5) munie de roues (6) qui est destinée au transport de ladite construction modulaire (1) et dont la hauteur est telle qu'elle puisse être insérée sous ledit plancher (2) lorsque lesdits plots (3) sont gonflés.1. Transport system for a modular construction, characterized by the combination of a plurality of elastic studs known per se (3) which are fixed on the underside of the floor (2) of said modular construction (1) and which can be inflated by connection with a source of pressurized fluid for lifting from the ground (4) said floor (2), and from a trailer (5) provided with wheels (6) which is intended for the transport of said modular construction (1) and whose height is such that it can be inserted under said floor (2) when said studs (3) are inflated. 2. Système de transport selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la face intérieure dudit plancher (2) et la face supérieure de ladite remorque (5) comportent des moyens de guidage réciproque.2. Transport system according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner face of said floor (2) and the upper face of said trailer (5) comprise reciprocal guide means. 3. Système de transport selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens de guidage réci­proque sont constitués par au moins une glissière (9) qui est ménagée dans la face inférieure dudit plancher (2) et qui coopère avec un longeron (7) de ladite remorque (5).3. Transport system according to claim 2, characterized in that said reciprocal guide means are constituted by at least one slide (9) which is formed in the underside of said floor (2) and which cooperates with a spar (7 ) of said trailer (5). 4. Système de transport selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par le fait que ladite remorque (5) est formée de deux desdits longerons (7) reliés par des traverses (8) et montés sur des roues (6), le plancher (2) du module (1) comportant au moins deux rainures en creux (9) dont la forme correspond à celle des longerons (7).4. Transport system according to claim 3, characterized in that said trailer (5) is formed of two of said beams (7) connected by crosspieces (8) and mounted on wheels (6), the floor (2) of the module (1) comprising at least two hollow grooves (9) whose shape corresponds to that of the side members (7). 5. Système de transport selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par le fait que ledit plancher (2) comporte deux paires orthogonales desdites rainures en creux (9).5. Transport system according to claim 4, characterized in that said floor (2) comprises two orthogonal pairs of said hollow grooves (9). 6. Système de transport selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que ladite source de gaz sous pression est une bouteille de gaz comprimé.6. Transport system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said source of pressurized gas is a cylinder of compressed gas. 7. Système de transport selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que ladite source de gaz sous pression est un compresseur solidaire de ladite remorque (5) et associé à un réservoir d'air comprimé.7. Transport system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said source of pressurized gas is a compressor integral with said trailer (5) and associated with a compressed air tank. 8. Système de transport selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que ledit plancher (2) présente une forme générale rectangulaire et comporte quatre desdits plots gonflables (3) disposés sensi­blement à ses quatre coins.8. Transport system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said floor (2) has a generally rectangular shape and comprises four of said inflatable pads (3) arranged substantially at its four corners. 9. Système de transport selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé par le fait que ledit plancher (2) comporte dans sa partie supérieure des dalles amovibles d'alimentation et/ou d'évacuation des fluides et des utilités, ainsi que des cavités de liaison pour le pas­sage de câbles ou de tuyaux.9. Transport system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that said floor (2) comprises in its upper part removable slabs for supplying and / or discharging fluids and utilities, as well as connection cavities for the passage of cables or pipes.
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